Golf Course Superintendent – Boot Ranch

Boot Ranch is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to help lead one of Texas' premier private golf facilities. Reporting directly to the Director of Agronomy, this position is ideal for an accomplished Assistant Superintendent who is ready to take the next step in their career or an experienced Superintendent looking to join a collaborative, high-performing team.

This role will oversee the daily maintenance and presentation of the golf course while helping execute the agronomic vision established by the Director of Agronomy. The successful candidate will play a significant role in staff development, operational planning, project execution, and maintaining the exceptional playing conditions that members expect every day.

Boot Ranch is deeply committed to developing future industry leaders. The successful candidate will receive extensive mentorship, continuing education opportunities, tournament volunteer experiences, and exposure to every aspect of managing a premier private club operation with the long-term goal of becoming a Director of Agronomy or leading their own distinguished golf facility.

• 2025 Maintenance Budget: $2.9 million operating budget
• Capital Budget:
  Approximately $100,000 annually
• Annual Golf Rounds: 22,000
• Outside Events:
  Approximately 5 annually
• Maintenance Staff: 22 full-time employees and 4 part-time employees
• Typical
  
  Work Schedule:
  • In Season: 45-50 hours per week with every third weekend rotation
  • Off Season:
    Approximately 40 hours per week with every fourth weekend rotation
• Turf Types:
  • Tif Eagle Bermuda grass Greens
  • Tif Sport Bermuda grass Tees, Fairways, Approaches & Roughs
  • Tall Fescue in shaded areas
  • Hundreds of acres of native areas
• Irrigation System:
  Toro
• Equipment Fleet:
  John Deere (4-year lease program)
• Recent Improvements:
  • Driving range tee re-grassing trials
  • Construction of several new tee complexes
• Future Projects:
  • Bridge re-decking
  • Lake dredging
  • Long-term golf course renovation including irrigation, pump station, bunker renovation and regrassing

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities
• Team first attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for mentoring and developing future turf professionals
• Exceptional organization and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• High level of professionalism and accountability
• Knowledge of chemical application equipment and safe pesticide practices
• Ability to follow and communicate both written and verbal instructions
• Desire to continually learn and improve

Ideal candidates are career-driven professionals who aspire to become elite Golf Course Superintendents or Directors of Agronomy.

• Continue building upon the outstanding culture established by the Director of Agronomy.
• Develop strong working relationships with the maintenance staff.
• Continue training and mentoring the current hourly team.
• Work alongside the Director of Agronomy to further develop the Assistant Superintendent and Assistant-in-Training.
• Maintain exceptional daily golf course conditions while executing the agronomic plan.
• Learn the membership's expectations and Boot Ranch's operational standards.

• Lead the daily golf course maintenance operation while maintaining championship-level conditioning.
• Supervise, schedule, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance staff.
• Coordinate daily assignments and monitor quality of completed work.
• Execute agronomic programs established by the Director of Agronomy.
• Order fertilizers, chemicals, seed, and maintenance materials.
• Prepare spray programs and fertilizer recommendations.
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers when necessary.
• Ensure all pesticide applications comply with state regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe maintenance facility.
• Participate in budgeting, planning, and long-range capital improvement projects.
• Assist with construction, renovation, and enhancement projects.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee development efforts.
• Foster a positive culture centered on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain…